Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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